QUESTION: For a pre-diabetic person (really diabetic since you are or you are not) what are suggested nutrition before/after cycling rides? Considering the person has eliminated sugar including flour, bread, etc., and the person is not taking insulin nor has the desire to do that. I don’t know if you’ve covered this topic before, but…
By Kevin Kolodziejski “I ain’t got no quarrel with them Viet Cong.” That’s one of the many things the loquacious, albeit grammatically challenged, Muhammad Ali said to explain why he refused to fight in the Vietnam War. The three-time world heavyweight boxing champion’s words came to mind after reading ones by another Ali, one who’s still with…
Question: I’m a long-time cyclist and I usually ride by myself or with other guys who can really hammer hard because I ride fast. But recently, a new neighbor, who has seen me out on my bike, has been bugging me to take him along. He has an old bike, but he’s not been a…
QUESTION: What’s the average cycling distance for beginners? I’m 42 years old, out of shape and overweight. I have a hybrid bike in the garage and I want to start riding it for exercise. How far should I be going on rides? What’s a good distance to aim for? – Jacob B RBR REPLIES: First…
QUESTION: In a few months I will ride my first 300K (186-mile) brevet. A friend told me that the rule for pacing long rides is: Never go anaerobic. Sounds like smart advice, but how can I tell when I’m in danger of doing it? – Bud S. RBR REPLIES: You’re talking about the “anaerobic threshold,”…
